After 8 days of traveling with Sunim and his family, plus 8 days of Charlene and I traveling alone down Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, Charlene and I have returned to the Orginal Light Temple outside Budapest for the last few days of our visit. We will be ending our trip with an Ancestor Celebration on Sunday. Of course, there are stories to tell about our adventures. However, this post is not a travel log. There will be opportunities to share those […]
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Chewing Without Chewing Anything
Leap directly to the Tathagata’s realm. Chew without chewing anything, walk without walking anywhere.
Tea Cup
Exploring an exchange between two Zen Masters. From 208 Kongans – compiled by Chong An Sunim, Original Light Zen Temple.
Taking June 2024 Off for a Personal Retreat
Last year, I took a month off in August for a personal retreat. This year, I will take a month off in June. There will be no practice sessions in June 2024. I will be in Budapest, Hungary from Thursday, June 6th through Sunday, June 9th for an advanced meditation retreat at the Original Light Zen Temple that will be led by Zen Master Chong An Sunim. I will also be traveling with Chong An Sunim and his family after […]
Awareness Practice, getting to know ourselves
Conceptualization perpetuates suffering.
Causality
Accepting causality and letting go of the discriminating mind.
Our Burdens Are Empty
Realizing emptiness allows us the freedom to put down what burdens us.
The Luminosity of Mahayana Mind
Coming off an all-day meditation workshop…
Smiling with Buddha Holding A Flower
Not Two!
enlightenment
enlightenment, how far away is it?